Herbert Family Foundation
The Herbert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tonka Bay, Minnesota. Its stated philanthropic focus is promoting healing and fighting hunger, including support for health charities and hunger-relief initiatives.
Herbert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Herbert Family Foundation gave $389K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Minnesota. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $388,520
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $38,852
- Median grant
- $40,425
- Total assets
- $219,177
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herbert Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Clay Cliffe Drive, Tonka Bay, MN 55331
Phone: (763) 205-7965
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Herbert Family Foundation
Who Herbert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Health Care Foundation ($97K). Together the top 10 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 20% to Virginia, 13% to Missouri, and 1% to New York. These shares are as reported and total 101%, likely reflecting rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herbert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $16K repeat.
- Giving grew 399% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $389K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Health Care Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $96,960 |
| Grafton School Inc Winchester, VA | General Fund | $77,849 |
| St Jude Edina, MN | General Fund | $49,240 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation Town and Country, MO | General Fund | $48,876 |
| American Heart Association Inc Eagan, MN | General Fund | $45,595 |
| Alzheimer's Association of MNND Minnetonka, MN | General Fund | $35,254 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | General Fund | $15,626 |
| Relate Counseling Center Minnetonka, MN | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Young Life Roseville, MN | General Fund | $7,120 |
| The Bowery Mission New York, NY | General Fund | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,177 | $77,619 | $393,734 | $388,520 | 10 | $388,520 | $116,688 | $27,527 |
| 2022 | $51,845 | $239,606 | $239,816 | $239,766 | 12 | $239,766 | $89,790 | $54,377 |
| 2021 | $52,055 | $42,299 | $85,222 | $77,858 | 7 | $77,858 | — | $65,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Promoting healing, fighting hunger.” Its grant program description identifies health charities, medical research and education, and hunger relief as areas of support.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Children’s Health Care Foundation says it raises community resources to support high-quality, family-centered pediatric healthcare. Grafton School says it creates solution-focused opportunities for people challenged by complex disabilities. Pi Beta Phi Foundation says it funds leadership programs, educational scholarships, and selected philanthropic support. Park Nicollet Foundation says its mission is to improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and the community through partnerships and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $388,520. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $96,960, with a median grant of $40,424. The largest awards were $96,960 to Children’s Health Care Foundation, $77,849 to Grafton School Inc., $49,240 to St Jude, $48,876 to Pi Beta Phi Foundation, and $45,595 to American Heart Association Inc. Each was listed for “general fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Herbert as president; Derek Herbert as secretary; and Dustin Herbert as treasurer. Timothy Herbert, Brianna Herbert, Hannah Herbert, and Maighdlin Herbert are listed as board members.
Herbert Family Foundation is led by Margaret Herbert, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Herbert
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Herbert
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Herbert
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Herbert
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Herbert
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Herbert
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maighdlin Herbert
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Family Foundation
How much does Herbert Family Foundation give each year?
Herbert Family Foundation gave $389K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Herbert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Herbert Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,425, and its average grant was $38,852, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert Family Foundation that year got $44K on average.
Where does Herbert Family Foundation give grants?
Herbert Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minnetonka, MN (2 grants).
Does Herbert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herbert Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herbert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Herbert Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Health Care Foundation ($96,960), Grafton School Inc ($77,849) and St Jude ($49,240), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert Family Foundation?
Herbert Family Foundation reported $219K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $389K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Promoting healing, fighting hunger.” Its grant program description identifies health charities, medical research and education, and hunger relief as areas of support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbert Family Foundation's EIN?
Herbert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3987833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Herbert Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Herbert Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/herbert-family-foundation-morg_0c8f59d8b9de4a65a0cf7c8a557beea6
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